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Customer question:

Especially after eating, I have problems with excessive bloating, and my stomach is hard. What could be the problem? Anonymous customer.

Pharmacist's answer:

Slight bloating after the meal is usually not a problem - it is a relatively normal phenomenon. However, excessive bloating can be solved with a few simple steps: limit excessive fiber intake, do not drink excessive amounts of carbonated drinks, and take more time than usual when eating and drinking.

Bloating after a meal happens to every person now and then. In the case of overeating, the mentioned problem can be very likely; often, drinking carbonated drinks is also a significant problem, and often the problem is irritable bowel syndrome or an imbalance of the bacterial microflora in the digestive system.

Some simple tips that you can do yourself at home

Stick to these few practical tips:

• eat smaller meals several times a day
• drink sufficient amounts of water
• try quality microorganisms
• maintain physical activity
• avoid diet with excessive fiber content - beans, legumes.

Particular emphasis: flatulence and hard stomach - after eating.

Bloating in connection with a hard stomach can result from intolerance to a specific diet, which causes abdominal bloating relatively quickly after eating this diet.

There are certain types of food that very often cause these side effects, and they are:

• consumption of gluten
• consumption of fructose
• consumption of unfermented dairy products
• consumption of artificial sweeteners

TIP

Try to find out the triggers for these kinds of problems that you have and avoid them.

Eat microorganisms (for example, Bactoflor) or try digestive enzymes. These methods can help restore the balance of microorganisms and reduce the production of digestive gases.

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